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Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

Savor Southern Flavor: Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce

Experience the rich flavors of Red Snapper with Creamy Creole Sauce, a Southern classic that brings warmth to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Red Snapper The star ingredient
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing the fish
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Adds richness
  • 1 cup Onion, chopped Savory base
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper, chopped Adds sweetness
  • 1 cup Celery, chopped Complements the mirepoix
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Infuses flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika Adds sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust for heat
For Seasoning and Texture
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Earthy herb
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Earthy herb
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Flavorful base
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Balances richness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adds acidity
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped For garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. Season the red snapper fillets generously with salt and pepper and pat dry.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  3. Melt butter in the skillet, then sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, thyme, and oregano and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the skillet, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, tomato paste, and lemon juice; simmer until sauce thickens.
  7. Return the fillets to the skillet, spoon the sauce over, and warm for 3 minutes.
  8. Serve with chopped parsley on top and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet.

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